Name: Big Salami Railroad Sandwich
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H0M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound store bought Italian or French loaf; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided; Crushed red pepper, to taste; 6 ounces (170 grams) honey ham, thinly sliced; 3 ounces (85 grams) Genoa salami, thinly sliced; 3 ounces (85 grams) soppressata, thinly sliced; 4 ounces (113 grams) provolone, sliced; 2 cups (450 grams) Chicago-style giardiniera, store bought or homemade Giardiniera, recipe follows; 3 small carrots, roughly chopped; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced (or seeds kept intact if you want it spicy); 1 small head cauliflower, core removed cut into small florets; 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup (120 grams) white distilled vinegar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Olive oil

Directions

Cut the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Drizzle olive oil on the cut-side of both halves of bread. Sprinkle each half with 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Layer one half with the ham, salami, soppressata, and finish with provolone. Spoon the giardiniera over the top, then close with the top of the bread and press down. Wrap the sandwich tightly to absorb the flavors and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Slice into big sandwiches and enjoy immediately or wrap individually to go. These will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two.

Giardiniera:

Yield: Makes about 8 cups

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, add the carrots, celery, jalapeños, cauliflower and red bell pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer into a container just large enough to hold all of them (for example, a half-gallon jar). In a measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar and salt, then pour over the vegetables. Fill the rest of the container with cold water, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain, then return to the original container and fill with olive oil to cover. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 weeks.